Abstract
The most recent accident studies have revealed that children using CRS (front facing child restraint systems) are more often injured in side than in frontal collisions. This paper describes testing procedures for measuring the forces and moments in the necks of child dummies, and investigates potential tests which might be suitable for testing the efficiency of front facing child restraint systems during side impact. The investigation is based on the classic child group I, in other words, CRS children between the age of nine months and three years.